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GL06 EAC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,258 mi
Last recorded57,258 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 EAC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 57,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 55,841 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector which is part of the position lamp damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 55,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13T (DOT0524) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector which is part of the position lamp damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 49,616 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 44,121 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside track rod end nut split pin missing advise fitting new split pin

Pass 11 Jul 2022 43,200 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 42,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,942 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,719 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 34,717 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,761 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,379 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,233 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 15,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Advise - offside + nearside front tyres wearing low.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 6,604 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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GL06 EAC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 39,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL06 EAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL06 EAC registered?

GL06 EAC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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